SB 2896 - Department of Finance and Administration Appropriation Summary

• Appropriates $11,553,367.00 from the State General Fund and $44,405,523.00 from the State Treasury to the Department of Finance and Administration for fiscal year 2014 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014), authorizing 428 permanent full-time positions and 2 part-time positions.

• Appropriates $9,259,150.00 from the Tort Claims Fund for the Tort Claims Board and $140,451.00 for the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women.

• Allocates $7,200,000.00 from the Capital Expense Fund for roof replacement and repairs/renovations at state agencies and $700,000.00 specifically for repair and renovation of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum building.

• Authorizes the Department to escalate up to $400,000.00 and add up to 10 positions for Capitol Police Services and up to $500,000.00 for building repairs and maintenance, and allows reallocation of positions with associated salary adjustments for specific programs.

• Establishes controls on salary increases, requiring personnel actions to remain within FY2014 appropriated levels unless new positions or programs are added by the Legislature, with specific exemptions for teacher increments, career ladder advancement, and emergency health care professional appointments.